Russia ready for war with Europe. Putin: There will be no winners

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the country is prepared for potential conflict with Europe, warning that there would be no winners if tensions escalate. He emphasized the importance of avoiding a situation in the Baltic Sea similar to that in the Strait of Hormuz. Putin expressed support for restoring relations with European nations and noted the changed security dynamics in the Baltic region following the invasion of Ukraine, with Sweden and Finland joining NATO. Estonian officials highlighted NATO's capability to block Russian ports in the Baltic within hours if aggression occurs, stressing that such actions would only follow a NATO Article 5 activation.